For details about the next day trip on 18 February 2012, download the PDF file below. This event is organized by the Pilanesberg branch, but open to all who are able to make it. Remember to let the event leader, Hartwig von Dürckheim know if you are planning to join. See details in the newsletter below.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Simply complete a Tree Report form and follow the instructions on the form. You can download it here.

There is no restriction on the number of entries per person, so measure away! But remember; only measurements of indigenous trees will be considered.

Closing date: 30 September 2011. No late entries will be accepted.

Three 1st prizes: Dictionary of Names of South African Trees plus a copy of the Department of Agriculture's Green Heritage; Trees, forests and woodlands of South Africa.
Seven 2nd prizes: Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa plus a copy of the Department of Agriculture's Green Heritage; Trees, forests and woodlands of South Africa.

The decision of the panel to name the winners are final and there will be no correspondence in the matter. The Dendrological Society reserves the right to use the information submitted at any time, in any format, obviously with the necessary acknowledgement to the individual.

Heartwood is a tree gifting company. Have a look at their website - maybe even order your Christmas or birthday presents from them.

Download, complete and dispatch the 2011 AGM registration form as well as proof of payment before 29th April.

Sun Gardens presents the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens. This annual Event aims to drum up awareness for all tree related products and services, so we welcome all... Tree-growers... Tree Enthusiasts... Tree-Huggers...
Trees to please...for more info or to secure exhibition space, please contact Barry Gush 082 554 2485

PROGRAMME

Friday 4 March
09h00 onwards: Registration & Exhibition Opening
10h00: ‘Saving Remarkable Trees’, Izak van der Merwe - Dept. of Agriculture, Forestry
and Fisheries
11h00: ‘Biogeography and Architecture of Southern African Trees Braam van Wyk - Prof. of Botany at Tshwane University of Technology
12h00: Lunch
13h00: ‘Tree Siting and Training’ - Anton Möller & ‘Control-Release Fertilization of Trees’ - Ute Jacobs

Saturday 5 March
10h00: Exhibition opens and Activities commence:

• Tree-Climbing Demo
• Champion Tree Competition
• David Bithrey and his chainsaw carving
• Win a Tree-rific Tree!

Download the brochure here: